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Old-Biscuit
Oct 01, 2017Explorer III
DOT Requirement.......
Trailer battery must apply full battery voltage for minimum of 15 minutes when Emergency Breakaway Switch is activated.
Tow vehicle brake controller does NOT allow full battery voltage unless manual lever is fully engaged.
Whether trailer brakes fully engage and lock up wheels is dependent on how tight brakes have been adjusted.
When trailer breaks away...detached from tow vehicle.....trailer brakes should STOP run away trailer
Brake adjustments, accidental pulling of Emergency Pin----wear/tear on shoes/drums/magnets--------non warranty items
Trailer battery must apply full battery voltage for minimum of 15 minutes when Emergency Breakaway Switch is activated.
Tow vehicle brake controller does NOT allow full battery voltage unless manual lever is fully engaged.
Whether trailer brakes fully engage and lock up wheels is dependent on how tight brakes have been adjusted.
When trailer breaks away...detached from tow vehicle.....trailer brakes should STOP run away trailer
Brake adjustments, accidental pulling of Emergency Pin----wear/tear on shoes/drums/magnets--------non warranty items
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